Grandma’s Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
Grandma’s Southern Buttermilk Biscuits are the quintessential comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to any meal. These biscuits are expertly crafted from scratch, resulting in a tender, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 biscuits 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 2 cups White Lily Flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening (cold)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 cup buttermilk (cold)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and sugar.
- Cut in the cold shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Grate in the cold butter and toss gently.
- Add buttermilk and stir until the dough is wet and sticky.
- Flour your work surface generously, then knead the dough gently—don’t overwork it.
- Pat the dough into a rectangle about one inch thick.
- Use a floured biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits without twisting.
- Place on a baking sheet with sides touching for soft edges.
- Brush tops lightly with mayonnaise before baking.
- Bake for approximately 14 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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